ITALY. Etruria. Populonia. AV 25 Asses (1.30 gms), ca. 300-250 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Edge Crimp. HGC-1, 77 (this coin illustrated); HN Italy-132; Vecchi-28.3 (this coin). Obverse: Head of male right, wearing necklace; XXV (mark of value) to left; Reverse: Blank. A <strong>VERY RARE</strong> and alluring type, this well struck and rather bold minor presents an attractive golden-orange hue along with great centering. The noted edge crimping is not at all determinate, and the piece offers exceptional eye appeal for the type. From the Collection of a Gentleman.<p>Ex: Lawrence R. Stack Collection (Stacks - 1/2008) Lot # 2003.<p>Ex: Hess-Divo 307 (6/2007) lot # 1004.<p>Ex: J. D. & S. Velkov Collection (Vinchon - 11/1994) lot # 3.